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Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo

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Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines. It is a member of the … See more

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A Wide Range of Animals

Perfect for adults who want to see the animals with delicious brews

There are a handful of kiddie rides

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Nov 24, 2022
Been here plenty of times since I live in Des Moines, always fun to go. Plenty of animals but not so big to make you feel overwhelmed. Full review by Roving47142447598
Sep 9, 2022
Always love going here with family or just alone. Every one needs to go at least one time. Even if it's the zoo brew. Still a fun time. Can't wait to see what they do next Full review by Wheelnon
Aug 13, 2022
We went for an afternoon and enjoyed it very much. Very small zoo but the animals were out and active. Zoo staff was very nice and told us all about the animals, their names etc. Full review by lorim50
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Great for Kids and Adults
The Blank Park Zoo is right in Des Moines, making it convenient for tourists to the city to visit. Children and grown-ups alike will enjoy their time at the zoo, exploring exhibits of 1,484 animals from around the world such as Japanese macaques, otters, and snow leopards. Head over to the Kids Kingdom to give your children the chance to interact with farm animals, play on the playground, or go on a camel ride. There are even adults for all ages, including the Zoo Brew on Wednesdays during the summer, which is perfect for adults who want to see the animals with delicious brews and no children around.
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Only Accredited Zoo In The State Of Iowa
Beautifully landscaped 22-acre zoological park featuring naturalistic exhibits with more than 800 animals from five continents; including lions; tigers; sea lions; snow leopards; giraffe. Train ride; camel ride; gift shop and cafe. Discovery Center includes Iowa's largest collection of tropical plants; bat cave; finches; a coral reef aquarium and hands-on water lab. March 16 through June 10; see animatronic animals and learn about mammals from the Ice Age.
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More Than 800 Animals
Explore a 9 hectare zoo with more than 800 animals, ranging from red pandas to giraffes to scorpions when you visit Blank Park Zoo. Head to the Meredith Alpine exhibit to see red pandas or the free-range aviary to see birds, including peacocks and parrots. Explore the cave exhibit for nocturnal animals and reptiles, such as bats, emperor scorpions, and boa constrictors. You'll also find an aquarium, African boardwalk, Australian adventure, big cat section, harbor pavilion, and a miscellaneous section with animals such as penguins. In the Kid Kingdom, children can crawl through simulated prairie dog tunnels, then pet, feed, or ride various animals. Work out when and for how long to visit Blank Park Zoo and other Des Moines attractions using our handy Des Moines trip maker app.
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